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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following are capable of denaturing proteins?
Options
A organic solvents
B extreme pH
C heat
D all of the these
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All of these can denature proteins: organic solvents disrupt hydrophobic interactions, extreme pH alters charge and disrupts ionic/hydrogen bonds, and heat increases kinetic energy breaking weak interactions.

Hint

What factors can denature proteins?

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